Are people really more racist in the south? (military, states, New York)
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As someone that has lived in the south that is now living on the West coast, I have to say that I'm finding people to be just as racist or bigoted out here as they are in the deep south. What I've found is that it's just not as out there in the open because it's less socially accepted, but you see the same types of discrimination through housing, jobs, or law enforcement. This is particularly true for African American's living on the West coast.
It's pretty sad to see this type of nonsense in what many would consider the most progressive parts of this country.
No. They are not. Its a stereotype. There is less racial diversity in the south I believe. This due to much of the south being more rural. Metropolitan areas will naturally attract more people and more people means greater diversity. Being less racially diverse does not mean being racist.
As someone that has lived in the south that is now living on the West coast, I have to say that I'm finding people to be just as racist or bigoted out here as they are in the deep south. What I've found is that it's just not as out there in the open because it's less socially accepted, but you see the same types of discrimination through housing, jobs, or law enforcement. This is particularly true for African American's living on the West coast.
It's pretty sad to see this type of nonsense in what many would consider the most progressive parts of this country.
No. They are not. Its a stereotype. There is less racial diversity in the south I believe. This due to much of the south being more rural. Metropolitan areas will naturally attract more people and more people means greater diversity. Being less racially diverse does not mean being racist.
Texas is one of the most racially diverse states in the country.
I can only speak about my own experience and I have no right speaking for everybody else. I love the south, and I have many southern friends. But then again, they are all former or active military servicemen and the family members.
No. They are not. Its a stereotype. There is less racial diversity in the south I believe. This due to much of the south being more rural. Metropolitan areas will naturally attract more people and more people means greater diversity. Being less racially diverse does not mean being racist.
Where I grew up the demographics were 90% white. Race was not an issue because we never had to deal with it. There were so few minorities that they were ignored.
Where I grew up the demographics were 90% white. Race was not an issue because we never had to deal with it. There were so few minorities that they were ignored.
It was that way where I live 40 years ago. Although not as diverse % wise as other areas it has become increasingly diverse and IMO and we don't have the prejudice or racial tensions that I saw growing up in the North.
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good to know. I guess I forget Texas is the south. I want to consider it mid west.
